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Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCevsHonda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Megane III Grandtour

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2012
VS

Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    779 km
    484 mi
  • Largest trunk
    524 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCeHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
180hp134kW
201hp150kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
234Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,636kg3,607lb
Gross weight
1,884kg4,154lb
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Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
143Nm/t96lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
779km484mi
Calculated
747km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,559mm179in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,766mm70in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,546mm61in
-
Rear track
1,547mm61in
-
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
524L
406L
Max trunk volume
1,595L
1,183L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
65L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
201g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCeHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC7,000 rpm4,300-4,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCeHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
36.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC has 21 hp more than Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
234 Nm
173 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
1,636 kg
3,607 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
225 km/h
140 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe8.0 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.3 s

Although Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC has more power, Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 mi
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
747 km
464 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
8.3 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,559 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCeHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,636 kg
3,607 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,559 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
779 km
484 mi
747 km
464 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
201 g/km
Trunk score
524 L
18.5 cu ft
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCeHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe

  • Has 66 Nm more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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